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Li

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Li
コウセイ Kōsei
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Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Trainer class SageGSC
ElderHGSS
Generation II, IV
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver

Li (Japanese: コウセイ Kōsei) is a Pokémon Trainer who first appeared in Pokémon Gold and Silver. He is the Elder of the Sprout Tower Sages. He is an elderly man whose attire consists of a large purple robe covering most of his body, with a yellow robe over his right shoulder with a Poké Ball pattern. He bears a resemblance to Buddhist monks in real-world Japan. He is the only character in the games to have the Trainer class Elder (Japanese: ちょうろう Elder).

The title of Elder existed in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal but was not officially a Trainer class until Generation IV. Instead, it served as an honorific title that Sages used when referring to Li. Before the introduction of the class, Li simply belonged to the Sage class.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver



Gallery

Sprites

Spr GS Sage JP.png Spr GS Sage.png Spr HGSS Li.png
Sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
(JP/KO) 		Sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
(international) 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sage II OD.png Dragon Clan Elder OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

Quotes

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

"You are indeed skilled as a trainer. As promised, here is your HM. But let me say this: You should treat your Pokémon better. The way you battle is far too harsh. Pokémon are not tools of war..."
  • Before battle
"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between your Pokémon and you!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah, excellent!"
  • After being defeated
"You and your Pokémon should have no problem using this move. Take this Flash HM."
"Flash illuminates even the darkest of all places. But to use it out of battle, you need the Badge from Violet's Gym."
"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • To Silver
"You showed us what you've got and it's indeed good... Take this Technical Machine. However, you should care more about your Pokémon. The way you treat your Pokémon can be too harsh... Remember, Pokémon are not tools of war..."
  • Before battle
"So good of you to come here! Sprout Tower is a place of training. People and Pokémon test their bonds to build a bright future together. I am the final test. Allow me to check the ties between you and your Pokémon!"
  • Being defeated
"Ah, excellent!"
  • After being defeated
"Hmm...The way you battle is quite elegant. You should be able to stand up to Falkner. And you should be able to make good use of this... It is a Technical Machine called Flash. Take it with you!"
"When a Pokémon learns Flash, you can illuminate caves no matter how dark they may be. You can try it on Bellsprout for example..."
"I hope you learn and grow from your journey."

Trivia

  • In Generation II, his original full title in battle, Sage Li, may have been a pun on the word sagely.
  • His full title outside of battle (Generations II and IV) and in battle (Generation IV), Elder Li, may be a pun on the word elderly.
  • Although he cannot be battled, another Elder found in the Dragon's Den has the same overworld sprite as Li.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese コウセイ Kōsei Possibly from 光 kō (light), Flash's source of power.
English Li From light. May also be a pun of "sagely" or "elderly".
French JoachimGSC
JehanHGSS
German Marek
Italian Vico
Spanish Anselmo
Korean 청성 Cheongseong

Elder

Language Title
France Flag.png French Ancien
Germany Flag.png German Weisester
Italy Flag.png Italian Anziano
South Korea Flag.png Korean 장로 Janglo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Anciano
Non-player characters in the core series games
Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude
Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Johto Ace Trainer* • Beauty • Biker • Bird Keeper • Black Belt* • Boarder • Bug Catcher • Burglar • Camper
Champion • Executive* • Firebreather • Fisherman* • Gentleman • Guitarist • Hiker • Juggler • Kimono Girl • Lass
Leader • Medium • Picnicker • Pokéfan • Poké Maniac* • PKMN Trainer • Policeman* • Psychic • RivalHGSS • Sage
Sailor • School Kid* • Scientist • Skier • Super Nerd • Swimmer • Teacher • Team Rocket Grunt* • Twins • Youngster
Mystery Man*CHGSS • Double TeamHGSS • ElderHGSS • PasserbyHGSS • Young CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Cameraman • Clown • Collector • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Dragon Tamer • Idol
Jogger • Lady • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • PI • Poké Kid • PKMN Breeder • PKMN Ranger • Rancher • Reporter
Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Socialite • Tuber • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker
Arcade Star • Castle Valet • Factory Head • Hall Matron • Tower Tycoon

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